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MACHINERY

220123470023 · 12/07/2012 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
Operator
Empire Iron Mining Partnership
Mine
2001012

Narrative

While using a pneumatic grinder with wire wheel, the grinder kicked back and struck the employee in the right knee, causing a laceration. The employee was evaluated by a physician on 12/7. Dermabond medical glue was used as an alternative to sutures to assist with wound closure. The employee was released back to work full duty for his next scheduled shift on 12/10/12.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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